Rent a car for Uber in Sydney

Here's how you can become an Uber driver even when you don't have a car.

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Key takeaways

  • There are specific car rental services that let you rent a car to drive for Uber.
  • Rental companies charge a set price per week plus a membership fee. Some rental agreements also cover maintenance and insurance.

  • If you want to hire a car to drive Uber in Sydney you'll also need to be at least 21 years old and meet NSW requirements such as holding a full driver's licence.

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Splend logo
Splend Flexi
$188
Yes
$275 (26 week rental period)
$0.10 per km
Get access to fuel discounts, referral bonuses and member only benefits when you rent a rideshare car with Splend. Rent-to-Drive and Rent-to-Buy options available.
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DriveMyCar Uber Rentals
$160
Yes
$0
$0.10 per km
A peer-to-peer rideshare platform that offers insurance, maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance in the all-inclusive price. You'll get access to discounts if you rent longer than six months.
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Europcar Uber Rental
$225
Yes
$0
$0.25 per km
Benefit from 24/7 roadside assistance, a wide range of vehicles and no signup fee to start driving with Uber. A minimum one-week rental period applies.
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Hertz Uber Rental
$217
Yes
$0
$0 per km
Benefit from 24/7 roadside assistance, no lock-in contracts and no joining fees. Rego and comprehensive insurance are included in the cost.
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Splend Flexi own
$319
Yes
$990 (one-off setup fee for new cars) or $495 (one-off setup fee for pre-owned cars)
$0.10 per km
Rent a car and pay it off as you go with no lock-in contract, membership benefits and flexible rental options
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UberEats
No
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Access Vehicle Solutions
$197
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Right2Drive Uber Rental
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Easicar Uber Rental
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Krooz Uber Rental
$250
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Flexicar logo
Flexicar Rental
$49
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Thrifty Car Rental
$246
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Atlas Rent logo
Atlas Car Rental
$180
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RideLender Uber Rental
$149
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Stride Car Rental
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Can I get a car from Uber's marketplace?

Uber has its own marketplace where you can rent vehicles in Sydney and other Australian cities too.

But this marketplace lists different rental providers similar to the ones listed above. You don't rent a car from Uber directly.

What are the requirements to drive an Uber in Sydney?

  • Age. In NSW you need to be at least 21 to drive Uber. This is the same in Victoria and Tasmania, but in other parts of the country you only need to be 20.
  • Licence. You need to hold a full driver's licence valid in NSW, and have at least 12 months driving experience on an unrestricted licence in the last 24 months.
  • Insurance. You need to be listed as an insured driver for the car you're driving. If you're renting you may need a rideshare insurance policy instead.
  • Background check. You need to pass a background check.

Can I rent to own as an Uber driver?

Yes. Both Splend and RideLender offer rent to own options for Uber drivers.

You pay a deposit and then a weekly charge while you drive. There may be other fees as well.

Keep in mind some of these services may charge you per kilometre driven if you exceed a weekly limit.

Is my car eligible for Uber in NSW?

If you already have a car, you can find out if it's eligible for Uber in Sydney and all NSW here.

Just select your vehicle brand and model from the dropdown menu or enter it into the search bar.

Don't want to rent? Compare Uber car loans

If renting a car doesn't work for you then finance is another option. You can get a car loan and then use the car to start driving Uber.

Make sure you're buying a car that's eligible for Uber in NSW.

It's also a good idea to use a car loan calculator to work out how much the car loan will cost you each month.

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